CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the hiring of two key positions in the Department of Health (DH) and the Department of Human Services (DoHS). Virginia Payne has been appointed as General Counsel for DH and Chanin Krivonyak has been appointed as Deputy Secretary and General Counsel for[Read More…]
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Nonprofits Under Threat: What’s in the House Tax Bill and How You Can Help
WASHINGTON– After 16 hours of debate, the House Ways and Means Committee voted this morning to approve draft tax legislation, which is the core of a major tax reconciliation package that Republicans hope to enact by summer. The tax bill includes several harmful provisions opposed by NCN that would, if enacted,[Read More…]
Judge orders NIOSH respiratory jobs restored; Congress members report 100+ jobs back
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge on Tuesday granted a request from a Kanawha County man who works at a Raleigh County mine for an order to restore the respiratory health division of a federal research agency that studies worker safety after sweeping cuts from[Read More…]
Rapidly rising waters cause havoc in Keyser, Westernport
By Liz Beavers, Mineral Daily News and Tribune KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) – Although heavy rain had been steadily falling over the area since the early-morning hours, the rising flood waters came swiftly and with a vengeance Tuesday … and took many by surprise. Mineral County Office of Emergency Services[Read More…]
UPDATE: Department of Human Services EFT Payments
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is issuing an update to the statement released on May 12 regarding a technical issue affecting some foster and childcare payments originally scheduled for direct deposit. While a solution is in place, the Auditor’s Office – working closely with the State[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kris Warner notifies the public of 103 municipal elections scheduled for this year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced that 103 cities and towns throughout West Virginia are hosting municipal elections this year. A list of those municipalities can be found HERE. Cities and towns will offer early voting and absentee voting. Voters should contact their municipal recorder or clerk to[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Declares State of Emergency in Mineral County
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due to severe storms and heavy rains that resulted in flash flooding, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency in Mineral County. The State of Emergency will remain in effect for thirty days unless terminated by the Governor. Governor Morrisey ordered personnel and resources to[Read More…]
Morrisey signs bill allowing police to train in schools
By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — The idea of making police officers more visible in schools across the state was the focus of a visit by Gov. Patrick Morrisey to Parkersburg on Tuesday. Morrisey was at Gihon Elementary School to have a ceremonial bill signing for[Read More…]
Immunization policy on agenda at West Virginia State Board of Education May 14 meeting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. Building 6, State Board Room, West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston, WV. Included in the agenda (attached) is immunization policy. During the session just ended, the West Virginia Legislature rejected, by a 56-42 vote[Read More…]
Tariff impact on U.S. economy like ‘driving through fog,’ says Fed’s Barkin
By Charles Young, WV News BRIDGEPORT (WV News) — Navigating the current climate of economic uncertainty brought on by constantly changing tariffs is akin to “driving through fog,” said Tom Barkin, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Barkin, addressing a meeting of the West Virginia Business[Read More…]
